Chi-maek (Korean Fried Chicken)

Possibly every town or country has its own version of fried chicken, and one of the most-loved across the globe is chi-maek or Korean fried chicken – yes, aka “the other KFC”.

What sets the Korean fried chicken apart from all other fried chicken in the world is the crispy paper-thin skin that shatters at every bite. You can expect chi-maek to be spicy – as is the case of plenty of food in Korea.

The ones sold on the streets of Seoul, however, come with a drizzle of honey-mustard sauce, which brings the spice level down a notch while embracing it in a beautiful cacophony of flavors.

Chi-maek is served in a paper cup along with fried potatoes and rice cake. Make sure to get the bigger cup because it is so addicting, you’ll surely want more.